Installation Instructions: --------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | | | C A U T I O N | | | ----------------- | | | | Install this Firmware update ONLY on models listed below. | | DO NOT attempt to install this Firmware update on | | any other system model as this will render that system | | inoperable. | | | | This patch is a Firmware update for the following systems ONLY: | | HP9000 Model rp7400 | | | --------------------------------------------------------------------- Please review all instructions and the "Hewlett-Packard Support Tool License Terms" or your Hewlett-Packard support terms and conditions for precautions, scope of license, restrictions, and, limitation of liability and warranties, before installing this patch. PLEASE BACK UP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE PATCH. NOTE: It is important that you read and understand these instructions completely before you begin. This can determine your success in completing the Firmware update. Be sure to prepare the system and its users before beginning a Firmware update. Since the system will not be in operation during the update, you should notify appropriate managers and users as to when it will be shutdown and for how long it will remain inoperative. The Firmware update should take no longer than 30 minutes to complete. * * * * * * * * VERIFYING CURRENT REVISION OF FIRMWARE * * * * * * * * VERIFYING FIRMWARE REVISION WITH ON-LINE DIAGNOSTICS The current revision of Firmware can be determined using on-line diagnostics. If on-line diagnostics are not present on your system, use the BOOT CONSOLE HANDLER procedure to verify the current revision. Procedure for all systems 1. Login as root 2. At the prompt, enter 'mstm' 3. Press f2 (ok) 4. Move the cursor to "CPU" 5. Press f3 (select) 6. Press f4 (menu bar on) 7. Enter "T" to select Tool Menu 8. Enter "I" to select Information Mode 9. Enter "R" to Run After a few seconds, the Information Tool Log for the CPU will be displayed. The 'PDC Firmware Revision' is displayed in the first column. 10. Note the PDC Firmware value 11. Press f8 (done) 12. Press f8 (exit) 13. Press f2 (ok) If the revision is not 43.43, your system will require a Firmware update. Skip the next section, and follow the instructions for CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE. VERIFYING FIRMWARE REVISION WITH BOOT CONSOLE HANDLER (BCH) 1. Log on as root, and enter "shutdown -r". This command will shutdown the Operating System and reboot the system. 2. If AUTOBOOT is on, you will receive the following message: "Process is starting autoboot process To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds." At this point, press ANY KEY within 10 seconds to interrupt the booting process. 3. The Main Menu is displayed. A prompt will appear as ". Enter the command "in". " Enter the command "fv" The system will respond with the current firmware revision. If the revision is not revision 43.43 your system will require a Firmware update. Follow the instructions in the next section, CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE. * * * * * * * * * * CREATING THE FIRMWARE UPDATE TAPE * * * * * * * * 1. Verify the checksum of the file "PF_CPIW4343.frm" using the "cksum" command. Results of the command should be equal to "1875540224 3365888 PF_CPIW4343.frm". 2. Use the "dd" command to copy the file "PF_CPIW4343.frm" to tape, as follows: dd if=PF_CPIW4343.frm of=/dev/rmt/0m bs=2k ^^^^^^^^^^^ (device path dependent) NOTE: Blocksize (bs) must be 2k * * * * * * * * * * * FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE * * * * * * * * * * * NOTE: ENSURE YOUR SYSTEM IS FULLY BACKED UP BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS FIRMWARE UPDATE. 1. Log on as root, and enter "shutdown -r". This command will shutdown the Operating System and reboot the system. 2. If AUTOBOOT is on, you will receive the following message: "Process is starting autoboot process To discontinue, press any key within 10 seconds." PRESS ANY KEY WITHIN 10 SECONDS TO INTERRUPT THE BOOTING PROCESS. 3. Boot from the device that contains the firmware update tape you just created. Respond with "N". A series of messages will be displayed. No user intervention is required. Proceed to step 5. 5. A message will be displayed as follows: "F/W file Note:" "rp7400 PDC firmware image, Version 43.43" "Continue ([y]/n)?" Enter "y". CAUTION: FROM THIS POINT FORWARD, THIS PROCESS CANNOT BE INTERRUPTED UNTIL COMPLETION. INTERRUPTING THIS PROCESS WILL CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BE INOPERATIVE. 6. The update should take approximately two minutes. After the tape has been read by the update program, a message will be displayed as follows: "Firmware downloaded SUCESSFULLY!" THIS UTILITY WILL NOW RESET THE SYSTEM.... 7. The system will automatically reset, and the boot process will begin. Boot your system with your normal process. If there is a problem with your system after the update, please contact your service representative. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * END OF UPDATE * * * * * * * * * * * * * *